David G. Pursell, 43, of Ambler

A lifelong resident of Ambler, died Saturday May 5, 2012 at Abington Memorial Hospital after a long term illness.

Charles L. Madden, of Maple Glen

While still in grade school, Madden began drawing cartoons for the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, inking the Hi-De-Ho comic strip at the age of twelve.

Francesco Cerminara, 81, of Ambler

Francesco was a member of St. Joseph Church in Ambler and the L.R.B. Sons of Italy Lodge in Ambler.

Anthony L. Pistilli, Sr., 72, of Ambler

Anthony was a member of the L.R.B.-Sons of Italy of Ambler and the Limeklin Country Club.

Clara DeCurtis, 83, of Douglassville, formerly of Conshohocken

Clara DeCurtis was born in Rome, Italy and was a loving homemaker who enjoyed cooking, baking, spending time with her family, and traveling with her husband.

Elizabeth R. Leschinsky, 82, of Gwynedd Valley

Elizabeth Leschinsky worked as a Telephone Operator and was a loving homemaker for many years.

Joseph E. Deam, age 73, of Ambler

Joe Deam, of Ambler, served in the US Navy from 1957 to 1977 as an air traffic controller.

Jacqueline E. Horn, 96 a resident of Gwynedd Estates and formerly of Wyndmoor

Jacqueline Horn was a volunteer at the Chestnut Hill Hospital Women's Auxiliary for 50 years.

Mark A. Kwortnik Sr., 52, of North Wales

Mark Kwortnik Sr. passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 15.

Helen DeFrees, 96, of Flourtown

Helen DeFrees is survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Alfred H. DeVincent, 81, of Plymouth Meeting

Alfred served in the Air Force during the Korean War.

Alfred D. Ciavardelli, 87 of Glenside

Alfred Ciavardelli, of Glenside, served in the Air Force during World War II.

Rosellen Gallo, 65, of Ambler

Rosellen Gallo passed away at Artman Lutheran Home on Friday, April 13. She worked at Artman Lutheran Home for 18 years.

Rose N. Bonanni, 88, of Conshohocken

Rose was a loving homemaker who enjoyed knitting and was a talented baker.

Elmer B. Lorah, Army Veteran from Lansdale

Elmer Lorah passed away suddenly on April 13.

Ernest A. Lucchesi, Jr., 46, of Ambler

Ernest Lucchesi loved lacrosse, the outdoors, hunting and his family.

Mary P. Weston

Mary Weston, of Ambler, passed away Saturday, surrounded by her family.

Veronica "Ronnie" Bodne, 87, of Ambler

Veronica "Ronnie" Bodne passed away on Sunday surrounded by her family.

Kathryn Solkshinitz, 89, formerly of Ambler

Kathryn Solkshinitz was a Den Mother in Ambler for the Boy Scouts for many years.

Florence A. Levy, 85, of Gwynedd

Florence Levy, 85, of Gwynedd, passed away on March 17.

Lucia J. "Lucy" Russo, 92, formerly of Ambler

Lucia J. "Lucy" Russo was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, where she was aided in the annual clothing drive.

Nickolas S. Caputo, 65, formerly of Ambler

Nickolas S. Caputo, was a graduate of the Wissahickon High School class of 1964.

Thomas A. Ward, 87, of Ambler

Thomas Ward was the owner and operator of T. A. Ward Landscaping in Ambler for over 50 years.

Nancy A. Fager, of Ambler

Nancy Fager was the owner and operator of Red Maple Kennels and a breeder of prize winning Cairn Terriers.

Donna Dresch, 84, of Ambler

Donna was a member of Calvary Methodist Church in Ambler and was a punh operator for Safeguard Business Systems.

Rose Schwartz, 73, of Ambler

Rose Schwartz was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Ambler, where she was a member of the choir and Filitalia.

Marjorie Rae Gilberg Newman, of Souderton

Marjorie lived in Ambler for 58 years, was an active member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Ambler, and lived last three years of her life she was a resident of the Souderton Mennonite Homes in Souderton

Martina "Marty" Roessler

Martina Roessler, former sales clerk for Liz Lubold Fashions in Ambler, passed away Friday at her home in Lansdale.

Joseph A. Tull, 22, of Hatboro

Joseph A. Tull, of Hatboro, was the son of Mrs. Edna Tull, who taught at Gwynedd-Mercy Academy High School.

Gloria Ciliberto, 80, of Ambler

Gloria Ciliberto was a Cafeteria Aid at the Wissahickon High School for over 20 years and a member of St. Joseph Church in Ambler, St. Alphonsus Senior Citizens in Maple Glen and St. Joseph's Ladies Auxiliary.

Richard J. "Dick" Koerwer

"Dick" Koerwer, 91, passed away on Wednesday at his home in Annapolis, MD.

Marian C. Healey, 76, of Ambler

Marian Healey, of Ambler, passed away on Saturday.

Mary F. Convery, 92, of Ambler

Mary Convery passed away Sunday.

Caroline Busch Tompkins Lapetina, Former Ambler Teacher

Known to students at Forest Ave. school as Mrs. Tompkins, she began her teaching career at a one room school house teaching grades 1-8.

Wissahickon Science Teacher Loses Battle Against Cancer

Dr. David R. Doyle, a former Wissahickon science teacher, lost his battle to cancer on Dec. 21.